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as in escape
the act or an instance of getting free from danger or confinement
the bank robbers jumped into the waiting car and made their getaway
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Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2024
From charming towns a short drive away from the nation’s capital to idyllic horse farms in Middleburg, Virginia is full of weekend getaways just waiting for history buffs, thrill-seekers, honeymooning couples, and vacationing families to experience.
—Madeline Weinfield, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2024
Complemented by a year-round exercise studio and a spa channeling Roman bath traditions (more on that below), even weekend stays double as a wellness getaway.
—Paul Jebara, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2024
Although the hotel feels more like an adults-only getaway, there are plenty of family-friendly room options and discount offers.
—Katie Lockhart, Travel + Leisure, 13 Oct. 2024
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From $315 per night. BOOK NOW Fairytale Cottage in Granby, Connecticut
Is a weekend getaway to an English-style cottage on your bucket list?
—Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2024
From charming towns a short drive away from the nation’s capital to idyllic horse farms in Middleburg, Virginia is full of weekend getaways just waiting for history buffs, thrill-seekers, honeymooning couples, and vacationing families to experience.
—Madeline Weinfield, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2024
Complemented by a year-round exercise studio and a spa channeling Roman bath traditions (more on that below), even weekend stays double as a wellness getaway.
—Paul Jebara, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2024
Although the hotel feels more like an adults-only getaway, there are plenty of family-friendly room options and discount offers.
—Katie Lockhart, Travel + Leisure, 13 Oct. 2024
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During the investigation, officers viewed light rail surveillance video that showed a man matching witness description get off and on the light rail at Country Club Drive and Main Street around the time of the shooting.Perry Vandell, The Arizona Republic, 29 Oct. 2024
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Special teams earn game ball? (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times) The Chargers’ typically reliable special teams got off to a disastrous start Sunday.Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2024
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Following the misadventures of Jerry, George, Elaine, and Kramer was (and still is, thanks to streaming services) an escape from our daily lives.Abby Wilson, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2024
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In a post on the official Escape From Tarkov social media accounts, the development team announced that since June 4, 2024 over 28,000 players have been banned by the anti-cheat system.Mike Stubbs, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
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Bloomberg Spirit Airlines plans to lay off workers as the company dials back its flight schedules and sells aircrafts to stay afloat amid financial pressures.Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2024
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Travelers can enter up to 10 times per flight, or up to 30 entries per month.Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 28 Oct. 2024
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“Get (away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20%28away%29. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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